Things to Do in St. Louis- Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch is referred to “The Gateway to the West” or “St. Louis Arch” is the most iconic structure in the St. Louis skyline guy. The Gateway Arch is 630 feet high and built from stainless steel and is the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. The Gateway Arch is the most popular attraction in St. Louis with approximately 2.06 million visitors in 2019! The monument opened to the public in 1967 and took over two years to build. The cost of construction was 13 million dollars in 1965 which is around $85 million dollars today!

For the best experience possible, Elite Sports Tours suggests taking a Tram Ride to the top of the Arch. This is a unique experience that will allow you see everything The Gateway Arch has to offer. You will enjoy stunning views 30 miles to the west and east! The entire tram tour is around 45-60 minutes. If heights aren’t your thing, you can experience The Gateway Arch from the water!

The Gateway Arch offers riverboat cruises as well! This gives you a different view of the St. Louis Arch. The riverboat cruise is perfect for a romantic getaway, or a birthday party with live music and dancing! There are exciting dockside events that include happy hour specials and much more. Whatever the occasion, The Gateway Arch will have something for you!